A big pink ribbon has been put on the main tree in my front yard tonight. My daughters and wife know why we are doing it.

To honor Mary Grace and all the victims

Derm, I'm very sorry for your family's loss. No words can describe the grief you and your family are going through. Thank you for sharing the updates and we will continue to pray for y'all in the weeks and months ahead. Praise God they found her body but most importantly that Mary Grace is now home with Jesus.

Derm, my prayers go out to you and your wonderful family during this difficult time. As a grandfather of five, and the father of a special needs adult daughter, my heart just breaks for you and the other loved ones all across the state that are going through this tragic situation.

May God's Kingdom welcome these precious souls into His loving arms, and may peace and comfort be with each family.

For the group, I did have to work today. However, I can playback air assets. I can tell you that the focus of all air assets focused between Center Point and Comfort. That included a number of helos. I believe USCG Ocean Sentry scanned the same area.

They almost appear to be working in a grid manner over time.

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Derm, I don't know you but have come to be indoors by your relentless pursuit of God, despite the hardships. I have spent quite a bit of time praying for you and your family the last few days. I'm so sorry. I cannot imagine the pain.
My prayers will not cease. For peace. For comfort. Mary Grace is home now. You will all see her again.

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Amen.

So very sorry for your & your extended family. We were all praying for a miracle. Still praying for peace for you and your family, Doc.

My street now has green ribbons around all the trees…I'll add a pink one for Mary Grace tomorrow.
Just devastating time. My heart just hurts all the time.

I was asked to join one of the volunteer search teams tomorrow that has been working the Hunt/Ingram area. I've worked a bunch of hurricane and flood cleanups in Houston and LA but this will be different. Just hoping our efforts will make a difference for someone or some family. The team located a child (deceased) today that had been trapped inside a collapsed home. Been praying for these families for the last several days…what a tough situation.

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Dermdoc,

I am so sorry for your loss and just gutted by the whole thought of what you and your family have endured. I came across this instagram account the other day and being a baseball fan, I hope it resonates with you. The guy takes photos of players at all levels rounding third and coming into home after hitting walkoff home runs, because he feels like the images represent what it will feel like to enter heaven. I hope that Jesus and all of the angels are waiting there at home to welcome Mary Grace across the plate.

https://instagr.am/p/DEE_2SWxcUy

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I have started, backspaced, started again on a post...nothing seems adequate, but this picture hit me right where I live and it's worthy of a repost.

God bless each and every one of you who lost young ones. I can't even begin to know that pain, and your faith is inspirational.

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I was asked to join one of the volunteer search teams tomorrow that has been working the Hunt/Ingram area. I've worked a bunch of hurricane and flood cleanups in Houston and LA but this will be different. Just hoping our efforts will make a difference for someone or some family. The team located a child (deceased) today that had been trapped inside a collapsed home. Been praying for these families for the last several days…what a tough situation.

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I think that could be tough emotionally. Their was a post earlier today about decompressing after such searches. It was a tough read. I commend you for volunteering.

Derm, prayer of comfort and strength for you and your extended family. God bless my friend.

I don't have a tree so I hope this will do. For Mary Grace and her family, on behalf of the Aussie Aggie family.

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For the group, I did have to work today. However, I can playback air assets. I can tell you that the focus of all air assets focused between Center Point and Comfort. That included a number of helos. I believe USCG Ocean Sentry scanned the same area.

They almost appear to be working in a grid manner over time.

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This was not meant to take away from the emotional side of what's happened today. Just trying to help.

That's red ass!

Son of a b****. I'm crying again, and I don't ******* cry.

I followed this closely over the last few days, but largely stayed clear because as welcoming as you all have been to me since I started posting here, this felt like a family issue that I wasn't a part of and didn't want to intrude.
I will just say two things.
First, my heart goes out to all affected by this, I can't begin to imagine what some here and many others who aren't are going through. I truly hope you eventually find solace, especially Derm.
Second, and a bit more abstract, threads like this are why when I started posting here around the time of realignment many years ago I never left. There is just a unique kinship and compassion you all share when times get tough that's uplifting and inspiring, even in moments as awful as these. It's a little slice of humanity missing in so many other places today, so thank you. I hope that part of the A&M tradition never changes.

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening here in Comfort, about 40 mins before sundown, there has been a constant pink hue outside. The combination of the sunset and the clouds made everything outside look pink. Can only think it was God opening his arms to bring all those sweet girls home.

Derm so so so sorry for your loss

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I saw it tonight in Lubbock

I'm so sorry, Derm. Praying for you and your family.

I'm so sorry Derm and to everyone here who has lost someone during the flooding. My prayers are with you for God's comfort.

I have been lurking since this all started since I live across the country now, but this has hit close to my heart. . I lived near Canyon Lake during high school, but we moved North 15 years ago. We brought the family to Texas just a couple of weeks ago and tubed down the Comal.I'm a girl dad, and we had a bit of a close call with two of them in a car accident right before Christmas, so the nostalgia and the worry have made me, and I'm sure many others, wanting to put a hand on all your shoulders.

There are a lot of us who have been celebrating the reunions and grieving with your losses silently. You have all our prayers and our feeble offers of solace.

Whatever it's worth, Derm, there's a tree here in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with a pink ribbon. God bless you.

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https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19nVNo4ohN/


josh weathers doing a live concert fundraiser. soul music that is good for the soul anyway. they've raised 142k in 2 hours.

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Thank you for sharing this. He's nearing $250K in donations in 2 hours. Seems to be one heck of a great Christian man to look up to as well. Impressive stuff here.

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Josh is an amazing dude with an amazing family. Every donation goes 100% to the cause he is representing.

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So supposedly they have found Mary Grace's body. Which is good for closure. Thank y'all so much.

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Praying for all of your family. She is an angel. God bless all of you.

dermdoc said:

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So supposedly they have found Mary Grace's body. Which is good for closure. Thank y'all so much.

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Eternal rest grant unto Mary Grace. Such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl.

Derm, I am very sorry for your loss. Your faith in Christ and finding peace knowing Mary Grace is now with the Lord has been an inspiration to me and so many on here. I will continue praying for you and Mary Grace's family. Pink ribbon on the way.

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A lot of people from all over are viewing this thread, in a few days it has close to 1.5 million views. We learned from Covid that people from all over look at Texags during crisis since for the most part it is a reliable and quick source of information.

I say this as a reminder that there are a lot of eyes on what is being said and this needs to be remembered, i.e. we have reporters DMing people on here.

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We are currently vacationing in Switzerland and catch up on this thread each morning before we head out. God bless all of the lives lost and loved ones affected.

We don't have any pink ribbons but we did buy our daughter a pink sweatshirt yesterday and just gave it to her to wear today. God bless Mary Grace.

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So supposedly they have found Mary Grace's body. Which is good for closure. Thank y'all so much.

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Derm, been out of pocket most of today and just saw this post. Finished getting caught up on the thread and echo my heartfelt condolences for you and your family.

I pray you can take comfort in knowing Mary Grace is in perfect peace and joy sitting at the feet of Jesus. Her life has made a difference and has glorified God. Just look at the thousands of people praying in unison on this thread, from all over the planet. Some for the first time in many years. The Holy Spirit has moved in people's' lives in miraculous ways and has brought people together from every walk of life. As difficult and heartbreaking as this news is, Mary Grace's life and your family's strong faith is a testimony to the love and grace of God. His light has shined brightly through Mary Grace and the life she lived.

May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus now and in the days ahead.

Rest in peace Mary Grace Baker and Hadley Hanna.
I'm continually devastated by this tragedy, and both families are in my thoughts and prayers tonight.

Those still missing:
Cile Steward
Blakely McCrory
Greta Toranzo
Molly DeWitt
Kellyanne Lytal
Margaret Sheedy
Virginia Hollis
(if any additional Mystic girls are missing that I am unaware of, please do share)

Lord, let these families have closure.
Pink ribbons from Ohio.

I've been dreading this news, Derm. There are no adequate words. I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss of so many others. I will tie a pink ribbon as well. Prayers for peace and closure.

-ValveMonkey91